B4T Blog
Greg M, Patrick Lai, and guest bloggers write about the joys, challenges, and rewards that come with taking the Gospel to the least reached through real business.
WHEN WE CAN’T FIND HOPE
This post is a contribution by a B4Ter working in the Arab world. Look and see, there is no one at my right hand; no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my life (Psalm 142:4). David went through a number of very difficult times in his life. We...
ON RAISING SUPPORT
I have been questioned multiple times this week by friends and a few leaders in OPEN, “Why don’t you raise funds for the work you do?” My answer is that it is one way I have of ensuring that the work we do, the ministries we start, are truly under God’s leadership and...
WORKING FOR THE KING
"These were the potters and inhabitants of Neta′im and Gede′rah; they dwelt there with the king for his work." (1 Chronicles 4:23) Verses 21 & 22 list the men of Judah and Moab who made these pots. Potters were not the highest grade of workers; in fact, it is...
THE 5 DAUGHTERS OF ZELOPHEHAD
The following is contributed by a B4T worker in India. The Story In Numbers 27:1-11, we are introduced to the 5 daughters of Zelophehad. These sisters are responsible for a historical change in the rules regarding Hebrew inheritance laws in cases where there is no son...
FIZA IS FOLLOWING JESUS
I received this encouraging update from an OPEN worker in the Middle East. Fiza is a long-term employee who became a believer 3 years ago. All names have been changed. "How are you doing?" I asked, feeling a bit guilty because I didn't know the answer. Due to the...
THE CHILDREN’S BREAD
The following is contributed by a B4Ter in Central Asia. A Story of Healing In Matthew 15:22-28, we read a fascinating story of a Gentile woman who comes to Jesus for healing for her daughter. It appears she thinks she'll have better success if she tries to pass...
THE DELIGHT OF SACRIFICE
I was reviewing some very old notes and found this written by J. Oswald Sanders. Once “the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,” we deliberately begin to identify ourselves with Jesus Christ’s interests and purposes in others’ lives...
LABOR DAY IS EVERY DAY!
This post was contributed by a worker in North Africa. It’s Labor Day today, at least in the USA. In essence, it is a holiday or day of festivities, held in honor of working people. Ironically, we celebrate “work” by taking a break from work! Whether employed in a...
THANK YOU GOD FOR CHERYL
You know, whoever said, “timing is everything” was right on. Chuck Noland (played by Tom Hanks), in the movie Cast-Away understood that. He thinks he had his life planned out perfectly, “no worries,” great job, a fiancee. Then his plane crashes, and he is left on a...
THE YOKE OF LIFE
This post was submitted by an OPEN investor. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:29-30) I am a city girl; the only time in my life...
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